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Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

With one million users in Brazil, and 35,000 here in India within three weeks -- are we going to witness an encore from Orkut Bykkkten?

Virat Kohli's adorable seflie with 'baby Dhoni'

Virat Kohli's adorable seflie with 'baby Dhoni'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Recently, the charismatic Kohli posted a selfie with Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sakshi's daughter, Ziva.

Ease of doing biz: What helped India's ranking?

Ease of doing biz: What helped India's ranking?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Enactment of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has been instrumental in pushing up India's ranking in the 'Doing Business' report

HWL final: India shock Belgium to reach semis

HWL final: India shock Belgium to reach semis

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Hosts India produced a spirited performance to stun Olympic silver medallist Belgium in the shoot-out and progress to the semi-finals of the Hockey World League (HWL) final after both the teams were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

States must get fiscal for the Centre to succeed

States must get fiscal for the Centre to succeed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

India's rank in the World Bank's ease of doing business index cannot get better unless more attention is paid to bringing about procedural reforms in the way states run their governments and provide various approvals for trade and industry, says A K Bhattacharya.

China's action in Sikkim sector has significant security implication: India

China's action in Sikkim sector has significant security implication: India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The government on Friday expressed deep concern over China constructing a road in the disputed Doklam area near Sikkim

Ready to respond at an 'appropriate level' to ICJ on Jadhav's sentence: Pak

Ready to respond at an 'appropriate level' to ICJ on Jadhav's sentence: Pak

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The statement came after Pak Army chief called on PM Nawaz Sharif and discussed the ICJ's stay order on the execution of Jadhav.

Guardian drones for India? Why not, says top US senator

Guardian drones for India? Why not, says top US senator

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Democrat Senator Mark Warner and his Republican colleague in the Senate Dan Sullivan, during a programme in Washington asserted that the erstwhile Obama administration and the US Congress designating India as a major defence partner is a significant step forward in taking the India-US relationship to the next level.

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Businessman P C Mustafa wants Indian Americans to return home, Cognizant CEO Francisco D'Souza outlines how Indian tech companies could grow, Gaurav Dalmia has some investment recommendations while Subramanian Swamy warns that India is flirting with a debt trap.

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'I like him as a person, and as a politician.'

Pak to go ahead with PoK dam project that India termed illegal

Pak to go ahead with PoK dam project that India termed illegal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday approved in principle the financing plan of the much-delayed 4500 megawatt Diamer-Basha Dam project on the Indus river in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and asked officials to expediate its construction.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Looking forward to opening retail stores in India: Tim Cook

Looking forward to opening retail stores in India: Tim Cook

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

During his visit to India in May, the Apple CEO had discussed the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Michelle's Kashmir connection in Cuba

Michelle's Kashmir connection in Cuba

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

US First Lady Michelle Obama made a fashion statement in a Kashmiri embroidered creation by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan at the Cuba state dinner.

Why GST will help the auto industry

Why GST will help the auto industry

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

GST will yield 'better value for money' for car buyers, increasing automobile industry demand, says Sandip Neogi.

Air: The silent killer

Air: The silent killer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Rediff Labs has taken the exposure of air pollution, burden due to air pollution and then disease due to air pollution in order to explain how India is affected by it and comparing it to global numbers.

No proposal for MFN status to India under consideration: Pak

No proposal for MFN status to India under consideration: Pak

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

There is no proposal under consideration to give India the Most Favoured Nation status, Pakistan Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan has said.

In big boost, India jumps 30 places to 100 on ease of doing business

In big boost, India jumps 30 places to 100 on ease of doing business

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed as "historic" the jump.

India hockey team dedicates title triumph to Uri attack martyrs

India hockey team dedicates title triumph to Uri attack martyrs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

India hockey captain P R Sreejesh on Tuesday dedicated the Asian Championship Trophy triumph to the Indian soldiers martyred in the Uri attack and their families, saying it's a Diwali gift to those who lost their lives while safeguarding the country.

US calls on NSG members to back India

US calls on NSG members to back India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The United States on Friday called on members of the 48-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group to support India's membership for the elite atomic trading club during its crucial meeting in Seoul next week.

10 things you need to know about India

10 things you need to know about India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

In the run-up to Independence Day, Rediff.com presents some interesting facts about India.

Don't create artificial controversy: India to China on Dalai Lama's visit

Don't create artificial controversy: India to China on Dalai Lama's visit

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said that the Tibetan spiritual leader's visit to the border state is completely religious and no political motive should be ascribed to it.

Kohli plays a perfect host to Bangladesh

Kohli plays a perfect host to Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Indian captain Virat Kohli said Bangladesh have it in them to become a force in the Test arena provided they play the five-day format more often.

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Public bicycle-sharing systems are entering this untapped market.

India-Japan ties unnerve China

India-Japan ties unnerve China

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley leaves for Tokyo on Sunday evening for a security dialogue with Japan, a visit that acquires huge significance after North Korea's hydrogen bomb test on Sunday morning.

Arvind Panagariya's hits & misses as vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Arvind Panagariya's hits & misses as vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Initiated move to privatise Air India, but reports on poverty and cast census remained unfinished

Internet users in India to cross 500 mn in 2016: Prasad

Internet users in India to cross 500 mn in 2016: Prasad

Rediff.com5 May 2016

India has now around one billion mobile subscribers, he added.

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'Four weeks have passed after the scam was exposed, yet no big guy has been arrested.' 'This gives the impression that he wants to be soft on the biggies.'

How Modi can resolve the China problem

How Modi can resolve the China problem

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

'China any day would prefer to team up with India and dump Pakistan once the resolution of the border dispute becomes an accomplished fact.'

Niti Aayog paints a rosy picture of India's future

Niti Aayog paints a rosy picture of India's future

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The country's present growth rate is 7.6% and its economy is $1.7 trillion.

Priyanka, Salman, Akshay celebrate Independence Day

Priyanka, Salman, Akshay celebrate Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Bollywood celebrated 70 years of Independence by telling us what it means to them, and posting interesting pictures on social media.

Facebook COO reveals her India plans

Facebook COO reveals her India plans

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Globally, Facebook has more than 1.2 billion users.

Want a career in law? Find out how

Want a career in law? Find out how

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'India has 1 lawyer per 1,000 population.' 'Opportunities in the field of law are plenty.'

India, Thailand, Myanmar to be connected with a 1400-km road

India, Thailand, Myanmar to be connected with a 1400-km road

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The road will help in transportation of goods and further development of SMEs in North East India

Reforms yes, but Modi is far from creating a new India: US experts

Reforms yes, but Modi is far from creating a new India: US experts

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Two years of the NDA government have instituted significant reforms, including the passing of the GST bill in India but "cultural issues and saffronisation" have resulted in a slow incremental change instead of big bang reforms, according to a top American think-tank.

Why India-Aus series was sensational!

Why India-Aus series was sensational!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajneesh Gupta breaks down all the facts and figures from the recent India vs Australia ODI series.

Smith takes another dig at Kohli

Smith takes another dig at Kohli

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Australia's Steve Smith, on Friday, felt Ajinkya Rahane will do a good job as skipper in the probable absence of Virat Kohli.

Junior Asia Cup hockey: India beat China to top pool

Junior Asia Cup hockey: India beat China to top pool

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

India defeated China 4-1 in their last pool match to mantain a clean slate going into the quarterfinals of the junior men's Asia Cup hockey tournament, in Kuantan, on Tuesday.

Cricket Buzz: PCB chief briefs Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations

Cricket Buzz: PCB chief briefs Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations

Rediff.com25 May 2014

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sethi has briefed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations ahead of the Premier's two-day official visit to India.

Cross-border terror top of SAARC agenda: Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Cross-border terror top of SAARC agenda: Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The terrorists opened fire on the army camp at Langate in Kupwara district at around 5 am, which was retaliated by the jawans, a senior army officer said.